Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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